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Days of Thunder

1990Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic606.7Rotten Tomatoes38%60%

A pulse-pounding, tense adventure movie about sports and everyday modern life, with standout world-building and sound design.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

You can't outrun the thunder.

Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Racing Drama
  • Tony Scott Visual Style
  • NASCAR Culture Immersion
  • Rivalry and Redemption
  • Iconic Sound Design
  • Tom Cruise Charisma
  • Spectacular Crash Sequences
  • Feel-Good Sports Victory
  • 1990s Blockbuster Energy

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Tony Scott
Written by
Tom Cruise, Robert Towne
Produced by
Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson
Music by
Hans Zimmer

Everyone

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Facts

June 27, 1990 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
June 27, 1990
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$158 million
Available in
88 countries

Tropes

I Coulda Been a Contender!, Car Porn, Only Known by Their Nickname +9

  • I Coulda Been a Contender!
  • Car Porn
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Nervous Wreck
  • Rivals Team Up
  • Understatement
  • Taking the Heat
  • Arc Words
  • Tempting Fate
  • Product Placement
  • Odd Couple
  • The Alleged Expert

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Days of Thunder?"

Questions about Days of Thunder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Days of Thunder?

fuboTVParamount+PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Days of Thunder streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Days of Thunder worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is there a sequel to Days of Thunder?

  1. Days of Thunder (1990)
  2. Days of Thunder 2 (2028)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Days of Thunder 2 (2028).

Is Days of Thunder okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Days of Thunder?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Days of Thunder good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Days of Thunder use?

I Coulda Been a Contender!Car PornOnly Known by Their NicknameNervous WreckRivals Team UpUnderstatementTaking the HeatArc WordsTempting FateProduct PlacementOdd CoupleThe Alleged Expertand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including I Coulda Been a Contender!, Car Porn, and Only Known by Their Nickname.